What did Wilson do during the civil war for the Union Army and Navy?
Oversight and organization
Direct combat
Medic
Transportation planning
Answer
During the American Civil War, James Wilson served as the Quartermaster General of the Union Army, overseeing the logistical needs of the army and organizing its supply lines. Wilson was responsible for the procurement of food, clothing, ammunition, and other supplies for the army, as well as for the construction of roads, bridges, and other infrastructure to support the movement of troops and supplies.
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